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Date:Monday, February 04,2019
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death in the Corkscrew Hill, Devonshire Area [Updated]

Around 1pm today (February 4th) police officers responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the Corkscrew Hill, Devonshire area.

The man was found by a member of the public and later pronounced dead at the scene by an on call doctor.

Initial information suggests that the deceased may have been living rough at that location.

A temporary traffic diversion was in effect at the top of Corkscrew Hill from approximately 3:50pm until approximately 4:30pm to facilitate the removal of the body.

Currently inquiries are underway to establish the man’s identity and notify his next of kin.

Update: Wednesday, February 6th - The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 56 year old Mr. Wilburt Spencer and extends sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Mr. Spencer was found by a member of the public in an unresponsive state around 1pm Monday, February 4th – in an area of trees at Corkscrew Hill, Devonshire where it is believed he had been living rough – and pronounced dead at the scene later that day by an on call doctor.

Foul play is not suspected and a cause of death is being examined.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department